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Russia and the US exchange fierce words at UN over suspected Syria chemical weapons attack

9-4-2018 < Blacklisted News 94 101 words
 

The US and Russia have traded barbs at a UN Security Council meeting on the alleged chemical attack in Syria.


Russian envoy Vassily Nebenzia said the incident in Douma was staged and that US military action in response could have "grave repercussions".


US Ambassador Nikki Haley said Russia had the "blood of Syrian children" on its hands.


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US President Donald Trump has said "major decisions" on Syria will be made in the next two days.


Ms Haley said that if the UN Security Council acts or not, "either way, the United States will respond".


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